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: Your starting boat if beginning in 1939. It has very limited range and carries only 5 torpedoes.

| Variant | Year | Range (km at 10 kt) | Torpedoes | Dive depth | Notes | |---------|------|---------------------|-----------|------------|-------| | VIIB | 1939 | 8,700 | 14 | 150 m | First true Atlantic boat | | VIIC | 1941 | 8,500 | 14 | 150 m | Most produced – standard late-war | | VIIC/41 | 1943 | 8,500 | 14 | 180 m | Stronger hull, better dive depth | | VIIC/42 | 1944 | 8,500 | 16 | 200 m | Rare – even stronger (mods only) |

The base game includes Types II, VII, IX, and XXI. The XVIII and XXIII are often added via the popular Grey Wolves Expansion (GWX) or other mods. silent hunter 3 all submarines

Small, maneuverable, and stealthy due to their quiet underwater propulsion.

Now it's time to choose your boat, assemble your crew, and slip beneath the waves. Good hunting, Herr Kaleun. : Your starting boat if beginning in 1939

: In-game, it can be used as an "in-service" boat despite its limited historical deployment. Unlocking and Upgrading

Massive fuel range, heavy torpedo loadout, good deck gun, faster surfaced speed. The XVIII and XXIII are often added via

Often called the "Electroboat," the Type XXI U-boat becomes available late in the war (1944) and completely changes gameplay.

: It trades a tiny amount of speed for increased fuel storage. It is ideal for Operation Paukenschlag (Drumbeat) off the US eastern seaboard, where targets are plentiful and escorts are initially scarce. Type IXC/40 Role : Enhanced late-war cruiser. Torpedo Tubes : 4 bow, 2 stern. Torpedo Loadout : 22 total. Deck Gun : 105mm.

Silent Hunter 3 offers a fantastic journey through a fleet of historically significant U-boats. From the humble Type II to the revolutionary Type XXI, each boat has a unique character and tactical role. The game rewards patience and planning as you manage your Renown to unlock the machine that best fits your command style.

Structurally stronger than the VIIB; deeper maximum safe diving depth; can equip late-war radar and sonar decoys. Cons: Slightly heavier handling than the VIIB.